A detail-oriented Accountant, skilled in uncovering opportunities to improve financial growth, risk management and internal controls. Prepared to leverage initiative and resourcefulness to deliver excellence in meeting business objectives. Highly motivated to expand my knowledge with the desire to obtain a position in a challenging and professional atmosphere.
Work History
Financial Controller
MPR Logistics LLC, Formerly Hot Shot Services, Inc
Albuquerque, NM
07 2017 - Current
Manage daily financial functions in collaboration with a 2-person accounting team for operations in five states with six intercompany divisions.
Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Provide treasury and cash management by completing reconciliations of banking activity, credit card processing, and tax returns.
Update contract schedules, fixed assets, and depreciation expense.
Review all purchases and communicate effectively with departments regarding expense allocations.
Facilitate month-end close and generate all financial statements for internal and external review.
Review and approve bi-weekly payroll for 70 employees and submit monthly, quarterly and annual payroll taxes.
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings; enforce adherence to requirements and advise management on changes.
Review and update all financial contracts, financing agreements and insurance policies.
Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised several procedures to mitigate risks or deficiencies.
Transitioned business operations from a corporation to an LLC in four states.
Led successful integration of financial systems following change of ownership, ensuring continuity and accuracy of financial reporting.
Maintain financial records for two separate entities under new ownership.
Financial Controller
AirCARE1 International
Albuquerque, NM
07 2016 - 06 2017
Completed journal entries, reconciliations, purchase orders, and maintained general account management.
Facilitated month-end close and generated all financial statements to include profit margin, debt to equity and overhead spending reports.
Monitored, analyzed, and reported financial, statistical and operational data trends to CFO and President.
Reviewed bi-weekly payroll and submitted monthly, quarterly and annual payroll taxes.
Assisted in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Developed and documented accounting policies and procedures to maintain internal controls.
Worked with a team of executives to create annual budgets and tracked actual expenses against projected expenses.
Accountant III
UNM Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM
01 2012 - 06 2015
Prepared complex journal entries for various intercompany allocations.
Reconciled 50+ balance sheet accounts and maintained month-end closing procedures to generate the financial statements.
Worked with management at the project level to ensure objectives were achieved.
Prepared contract schedules, COGS reports and monthly depreciation schedules.
Assisted independent and internal auditors with interim and year-end audits.
Tasked with annual cash audits of various departments and medical supply inventory at five hospital locations.
Spearheaded a report development team to create financial reports to be extracted from the accounting software.
Communicated with department managers regularly and provided variance reports for budget purposes
Aided other areas within finance such as payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Promoted twice within 3.5 years of employment.
Senior Accountant
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Albuquerque, NM
05 2007 - 05 2011
Assisted CFO with preparation of monthly variance and financial reports.
Compiled all journal entries, maintained fixed asset and depreciation schedules, and prepared bi-weekly payroll for a 3rd party processor.
Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts monthly.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting reports for department review along with tourism data for City and State Tourism Contracts.
Assisted CFO and Director of Economic Development with preparing Federal grant documents and alternative reimbursement requests.
Prepared departmental budget analysis reports.
Managed annual employee benefit plans including 401K Investment reports.
Led annual financial audit, prepared 990 Forms and managed all W-9, W-4, and 1099 tax forms for a 3rd party accounting firm.
Implemented accounting and membership procedures to include documents for training purposes.
Oversaw internal and external membership database and trained staff on usage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
University of Phoenix
2010
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
Pima Medical Institute
2002
Skills
Professional Skills
15 years of experience as a professional Accountant including audit preparation
7 years of experience in non-profit accounting
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Experienced in accounting software programs such as Lawson, Intuit, Sage MIP, and Great Plains
Semi-proficient in various TMS and WMS software programs
Advanced understanding of application management and technical support
Appointed New Mexico State Notary Public
Affiliations
Institute of Management Accountants
Timeline
Financial Controller
MPR Logistics LLC, Formerly Hot Shot Services, Inc
07 2017 - Current
Financial Controller
AirCARE1 International
07 2016 - 06 2017
Accountant III
UNM Hospitals
01 2012 - 06 2015
Senior Accountant
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
05 2007 - 05 2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
Head of Administration and Finance at Energy Market and Rates Consultants LimitedHead of Administration and Finance at Energy Market and Rates Consultants Limited